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5-4 Dimensions and Shape Standards for Automation-compatible (Unenveloped) Disc Carriers

Each unenveloped disc carrier must meet the basic standards for a machinable letter in DMM 201.1.0 and have the following characteristics.

  1. Length: Not more than 9.75" or less than 7.25".
  2. Height: Not more than 6" or less than 5.5".
  3. Thickness: Not more than 0.25" or less than 0.009".
  4. Weight: Not more than 3 ounces.
  5. Paper basis weight: Minimum 75-pound book-grade paper or equivalent. The paper stock must meet the industry standard. The stock must be free from groundwood unless it is coated with a substance adding to the stock’s ability to resist an applied bending force.
  6. Folds or perforations: Must be parallel to the address.
  7. Tabs: Must meet the requirements for pieces prepared with folds or perforations parallel to the address.



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